A MAN arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a town centre pub has been released on bail.
The Weardale in Spennymoor, County Durham, was severely damaged by the fire which began at around midnight on Thursday, December 27.
A 55-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson was questioned at Bishop Auckland police station and has been released on police bail until January 18, pending further enquiries.
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